They've got a socialist at the helm now and suddenly everyone can envision them in power. (View Post)

1992, 1970 and 1945 are examples of the more 'charismatic' choice losing. Looking at another country, William Jennings Bryan was possibly the most charismatic candidate ever chosen by a major party. … (View Post)

"Susan Collins has held Maine for almost a quarter century." That wretched (seemingly American) thing where prepositions are omitted. I'd rather listen to a ten hour recording of nails agai… (View Post)

"carried out this month put Labour between 21% and 28% (inclusive). Even the best of these is slightly below what Labour polled in 1983, when their GB share was 28.3%" To be tediously pedan… (View Post)

Polls like those are akin to those in the United States that pit a 'generic Democrat' against Trump. In almost every case, the 'generic Democrat' does better than any actual named candidate, because … (View Post)